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Old 04-05-2009, 05:25 PM
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Default Electrical issues on 2000 Dakota--any ideas?

On my beater 2000, the following don't work:

--cruise control--no functionality, but indicator comes on dash when I attempt to engage.
--instrument cluster lights
--AC and blower motor--occasionally comes on, but generally not
--12V accessory plug and cig lighter--former worked until yesterday...

Interesting that not all failed at the same time. I had 50% of instrument cluster lights for awhile, then none. I had use of the 12V plug (to run an orange whoopie light) until yesterday, then zip.)

All fuses are intact. Are any or all of these controlled under one relay? I haven't tried replacing any of them yet. Any ideas where to start? Maybe some grounding issues?

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Old 04-06-2009, 10:44 AM
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The cruise control, lighter socket and instrument cluster light problems are probably all caused by a bad Central Timer Module. The only way to test it to be sure is at the dealership with the DRB scan tool. The intermittent A/C blower motor not working may be because of a bad blower motor resistor pack. If that's not it it could be the control head, but I'd check the resistor first, it's a real common problem on Dakota's.

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Default Thanks for the info Jimmy!

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